WGU D169 Essential Practices For
Supporting Diverse Learners Complete
Practice Exam With Detailed Answers
TOPIC 1: ENGLISH LEARNERS (ELs) — DEFINITIONS,
IDENTIFICATION, AND PROGRAMS (Questions 1–25)
Competency: Understanding English Learner
Classifications and Support Programs
1. What does the term English learner (EL) mean?
A) A student who only speaks English at home
B) A student whose native language is not English and
who requires specialized instruction to achieve English
language proficiency
,C) A student with disabilities
D) A student enrolled in bilingual math programs
Answer: B — An English learner (EL) is a student whose
native language is not English and who requires
specialized instruction to achieve English language
proficiency.
2. Which of the following is NOT a term used to refer
to English learners?
A) ELL (English Language Learner)
B) ESL (English as a Second Language)
C) ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
D) ELA (English Language Arts)
Answer: D — ELA refers to English Language Arts, a
content area, not a term for English learners. ELL, ESL,
and ESOL are all terms used to refer to English learners.
,3. Which federal law primarily provides guidance for
English learners in U.S. schools?
A) IDEA
B) Title III of ESSA
C) McKinney-Vento Act
D) Title I
Answer: B — Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act
(ESSA) ensures that English learners receive support to
improve English proficiency and academic achievement.
4. Title III addresses English learners (ELs) and which
other group of students?
A) Students with disabilities
B) Migrant children and youth
C) Gifted and talented students
D) Students experiencing homelessness
, Answer: B — Title III addresses English learners (ELs) as
well as migrant children and youth.
5. What is one function of the Home Language
Survey for English language (EL) students?
A) Determines the student's IQ level
B) Determines the potential need for a language
assistance program
C) Determines the student's socioeconomic status
D) Determines the student's grade placement
Answer: B — The Home Language Survey helps
determine the potential need for a language assistance
program for EL students.
Supporting Diverse Learners Complete
Practice Exam With Detailed Answers
TOPIC 1: ENGLISH LEARNERS (ELs) — DEFINITIONS,
IDENTIFICATION, AND PROGRAMS (Questions 1–25)
Competency: Understanding English Learner
Classifications and Support Programs
1. What does the term English learner (EL) mean?
A) A student who only speaks English at home
B) A student whose native language is not English and
who requires specialized instruction to achieve English
language proficiency
,C) A student with disabilities
D) A student enrolled in bilingual math programs
Answer: B — An English learner (EL) is a student whose
native language is not English and who requires
specialized instruction to achieve English language
proficiency.
2. Which of the following is NOT a term used to refer
to English learners?
A) ELL (English Language Learner)
B) ESL (English as a Second Language)
C) ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
D) ELA (English Language Arts)
Answer: D — ELA refers to English Language Arts, a
content area, not a term for English learners. ELL, ESL,
and ESOL are all terms used to refer to English learners.
,3. Which federal law primarily provides guidance for
English learners in U.S. schools?
A) IDEA
B) Title III of ESSA
C) McKinney-Vento Act
D) Title I
Answer: B — Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act
(ESSA) ensures that English learners receive support to
improve English proficiency and academic achievement.
4. Title III addresses English learners (ELs) and which
other group of students?
A) Students with disabilities
B) Migrant children and youth
C) Gifted and talented students
D) Students experiencing homelessness
, Answer: B — Title III addresses English learners (ELs) as
well as migrant children and youth.
5. What is one function of the Home Language
Survey for English language (EL) students?
A) Determines the student's IQ level
B) Determines the potential need for a language
assistance program
C) Determines the student's socioeconomic status
D) Determines the student's grade placement
Answer: B — The Home Language Survey helps
determine the potential need for a language assistance
program for EL students.
